Something on the Side

100% SyncH OPTIONAL OBJECTIVES

When the mission begins, mount the horse and follow the informant towards the marketplace to start the first objective.

For the first part of the mission, Connor will tail the funny-money man as he walks through the town. Avoid using the rooftops and stick to peeking from corners and blending with civilians to stay hidden.

Midway thru the tail, the funny-money man will be hassled by a Patriot soldier. Blend in with the crowd of civilians while this happens because after the scuffle, he will turn around and walk towards you (see screencap above). Continue to tail him until he meets up with his two associates.

PERFORM A STATIC EAVESDROP: Climb up the nearby stairwell and jump towards the tree branch above the chatty men. Listen in on their conversation to complete the objective.

PERFORM A MOBILE EAVESDROP: Continue following the man as he navigates thru the town. Again, stick to peeking thru corners as he goes from alley to alley (and past a well). When he meets up with his partner, simply stay close and blend from person to person. The two men will rarely turn around, so just follow them until they reach the end of the alley (see screencap above). From there, follow the man to the next area to trigger a cutscene.

DO NOT TACKLE OR SHOVE ANYONE: Simple as it sounds, you'll still need to be careful. When turning in corners, slow down to avoid shoving anyone and then rotate the camera to find Hickey, then run after him. You should be able to tackle him midway thru the market (see screencap above). Tackle Hickey to complete the mission.